Wyandotte County Public Health Department Offers New Walk-In Hours and New Appointment-Based Services

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Wyandotte County, Kan. —The Wyandotte County Public Health Department (WYCO PHD) announced new walk-in hours and new clinical service offerings.

New Walk-In Hours on Fridays, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Starting March 8, WYCO PHD will offer walk-ins for select health services every Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm, at 619 Ann Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101. Walk-in services include:

  *   Birth control, including long-acting birth control options
  *   Well-woman exams
  *   Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
  *   Immunizations for children and adults

Services are also available by appointment, Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Call the WYCO PHD main number to make an appointment: (913) 573-8855.

Additionally, WYCO PHD offers free health-related supplies every day between 8:30am and 5:00pm, no appointment needed. Free supplies available include condoms, Narcan (naloxone), fentanyl test strips, and COVID at-home test kits.

Expanded Services Available by Appointment

WYCO PHD now offers treatment for common symptoms and health conditions. These services are provided at a flat fee, with no insurance needed. To make an appointment for WYCO PHD’s new services, call (913) 573-5131. Same day appointments are offered as availability allows.

New services for adults ages 18 and older include:

  *   Skin symptoms, including rash, small wounds, bug bites, and common skin conditions
  *   Ear, nose, and throat, such as ear infections and mild upper respiratory symptoms
  *   Other common conditions, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) and urinary tract infections
  *   Pre-employment physicals

New services for people ages 12 and older include sports and camp physicals.

People who live anywhere in Wyandotte County are eligible for a free ride to and from their appointment for clinical services. Ask about free transportation when calling to make an appointment. Please note: transportation must be set up 24 hours in advance.